Baroness LM283 Owner's Operating Manual - page 10
Stop the blades rotating before crossing
surfaces other than grass.
Use care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
obscure your vision.
When using attachments, never direct the
discharge at bystanders or allow anyone near
the machine while it is operating.
Do not crawl under the machine while it is in
operation.
Before backing up, look down and behind you
to check that the path is clear and that you
can back up safely. Have someone guide you
if it is difficult to check the area behind you.
Never operate the machine with damaged
guards, shields, or without safety protective
devices in place.
Be sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted
and functioning properly.
Do not change the engine governor settings
or overspeed the engine. Operating the
engine at excessive speed may increase the
hazard of personal injury.
Do not touch the exhaust system during
operation or just after the engine has been
turned off. Due to its high temperature, doing
so could cause burns.
If an unusual vibration occurs, stop the engine
immediately, inspect the machine and try to
identify the cause. Make repairs if necessary.
Wear earmuffs as the noise level experienced
in the operator’s position during operation
may exceed the specified level.
Do the following before to stop the engine.
Stop on level ground.
Disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments.
Change into neutral and set the parking
brake.
Reduce the engine speed.
Stop the engine and remove the key.
Disengage the drive to each attachment
except when operating the machine.
Disengage the drive to attachments, stop the
engine, and remove the ignition key in the
following conditions.
Before refueling.
Before cleaning blockages.
Before checking, cleaning, or working the
machine.
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After striking a foreign object or if an
abnormal vibration occurs.
Inspect the machine for damage and make
repairs before restarting and operating the
equipment.
Before removing the grass catcher/
catchers.
Before making height adjustment unless
adjustment can be made from the
operator’s position.
Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-
out and, if the engine is provided with a shut-
off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of
operation.
Close the fuel valve before transporting the
machine.
Take care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or a truck. Load or
unload the machine in a flat and safe place.
Before loading or unloading, set the parking
brake on the truck or trailer, stop the engine,
and chock the wheels.
When transporting the machine on a truck or
a trailer, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and fasten the machine to the truck
with a rope or other suitable restraining device
that has sufficient strength.
When using a running board, select one with
sufficient strength, length, and width and that
will not cause the machine to slip.
Maintenance and storage
Disengage drives on level ground, lower the
attachments, set parking brake, stop engine
and remove key from ignition. Wait for all
movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning
or repairing.
Disconnect battery before making any repairs.
Disconnect the negative terminal first and the
positive last. Reconnect positive first and
negative last.
To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer/muffler, battery compartment fuel
storage area, cutting unit and drives free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Clean up
oil or fuel spillage.
Check the grass catcher frequently for wear
or deterioration.
Make sure that parts such as wires are not
touching each other and that their covers
have not come off.
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Safety
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Maintenance and storage